The beginning of 2021 was also the beginning of an experience that, according to my French friends, officially made me … More
Author: Katrina
4 Years in Paris
It struck me this week that I’ve lived in Paris for four years. It’s an odd thing to be caught … More
Book Review: Older, But Better, But Older
Years ago I reviewed How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are by Caroline de Maigret, Sophie Mas, Audrey Diwan, and … More
Tips for Finding a Job in Paris as an English Speaker
So, you want to move to France. Inspired by Emily in Paris, you want to live in a cute … More
Day Trips From Paris: Rouen
While it goes without saying that I love living in Paris, after nearly 30 days of reconfinement, I’m itching to leave … More
Picking Up My First Carte de Séjour
As some of you may know, France has gone back into confinement. While the prospect of another quarantine in my … More
Book Review: French Women Don’t Get Fat (Or the Truth About French Eating Habits)
I have to admit, I’m a bit embarrassed to review this book. But I’d be lying if I said I … More
Long Weekend in Normandy: Deauville & Trouville-sur-Mer
In early July, my partner and I decided to go to Normandy to celebrate many things: the end of confinement, … More
Long Weekend in Provence: Marseille, Cassis & Aix-en-Provence
Like many others, I had very different plans in mind for summer 2020 from the ones I ended up making. … More
Day Trips From Paris: Provins
A combination of not feeling comfortable travelling outside the country this summer and wanting to make the most of my … More